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Working historic cotton mill with power looms, steam machinery and hands-on displays telling the story of Cheshire textile life.
Trains from Birmingham to Alderley Edge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 6:02 |
Last train 22:01 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Working historic cotton mill with power looms, steam machinery and hands-on displays telling the story of Cheshire textile life.
Local history museum in a former silk mill with exhibitions on Macclesfield's silk industry, art and changing town life.
Volunteer-run transport museum displaying vintage buses and memorabilia, offering a niche but enjoyable look at regional travel history.
National Trust escarpment with woodland paths, red sandstone outcrops and expansive views; the area's signature walk.
Popular rocky viewpoint reached by woodland trails, celebrated for open panoramas across the Cheshire Plain to distant hills.
Wooded National Trust area with old mining remains and quieter paths, ideal for a less busy walk near the main escarpment.
Cheshire cheese is a crumbly, tangy cow's milk cheese long made in the county and closely tied to local dairy farming traditions.
Cheshire oatcake is a savoury oat pancake or griddle bread, traditionally eaten warm with cheese, bacon or breakfast fillings across the region.
Eccles cake is a flaky pastry filled with currants, butter and spice, a classic north-west treat widely eaten in Cheshire and nearby Lancashire.
Elegant modern British dining with tasting and à la carte options in a polished village setting.
Popular village restaurant serving Indian and Bangladeshi favourites in a refined, contemporary dining room.
Smart gastropub known for British classics, grills and a lively yet comfortable atmosphere near the village centre.
Alderley Edge is pricier than many UK towns, with higher dining and accommodation costs due to its affluent setting; rail links are handy but not especially cheap.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up for taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as leaving small change.
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Most Birmingham to Alderley Edge trains use the Birmingham New Street to Alderley Edge station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Alderley Edge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Alderley Edge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Alderley Edge.
Ticket office support is available at Alderley Edge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alderley Edge: Parking.
Available at Alderley Edge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alderley Edge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Separate level access from car park to Crewe platform and from station drive to ticket office and Manchester platform. A stepped footbridge links the two platforms. Anti-slip treads added to footbridge steps and deck in 2018, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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